Student Managed Funds (SMFs) offer VSB students an exciting way to gain valuable real-world experience and apply a wide range of financial theories. Through Villanova’s two SMFs—Arnone-Lerer and George Coleman—undergraduate and graduate students run a real investment company in real time with real money.

In 2006, Villanova students gained national recognition when the student-managed Arnone-Lerer Socially Responsible Investment Fund outperformed the S&P 500. Besides making money, the success of the fund demonstrated that ethics-based investing—such as avoiding tobacco and pornography companies—can be a viable financial strategy. In this area and many others, Villanova integrates our proud Augustinian values into tangible business situations.

Learn more about the Villanova University Student Managed Funds:

1. Visit the Villanova SMF website
2. Arnone-Lerer Social Responsibility Domestic Stock Portfolio
3. George Coleman Exchange Traded Funds Portfolio
4. Christopher Haley Student Managed Funds
5. Class photos of the Villanova SMF management team